JTS deeply mourns the tragic news regarding the murder of six more hostages at the hands of Hamas. Our community has felt a special connection to Hersh Goldberg-Polin through his familial relations>>>

Five Israeli reporters from the Nefesh B’Nefesh press delegation visited JTS this week. While in New York City to cover a new olim flight, they also took the opportunity to visit various Jewish>>>

The Jewish Theological Seminary is pleased to announce its newest exhibition entitled “Illuminating Sacred Text: Contemporary Jewish Book Artists and Their Work,” opening Monday, September 9. This>>>

We were delighted to organize a virtual reunion for the 1964 graduates of our Rabbinical School. On the 60th anniversary of their ordination, rabbis from Hawaii to Brazil to Israel joined us to>>>

Dr. Benjamin Sommer, JTS Professor of Bible and Ancient Semitic Languages, was recently in Israel where he attended conferences and gave keynote lectures at Bar Ilan University and Hebrew University>>>

JTS was deeply saddened by the passing of Dr. Ruth Westheimer (z”l), a true warrior and trailblazing figure. Dr. Ruth taught a Senior Seminar for JTS Rabbinical and Cantorial School students about>>>

The Association of Jewish Libraries recently awarded the prestigious 2024 Judaica Reference Award to Dr. David E. Fishman, JTS professor of Jewish History and Director at the Jewish Archival Survey>>>

On June 24–25, JTS had the privilege of hosting the first National Black-Jewish Clergy Symposium, focused on the topic of “Building Beloved Community Through Lived Experiences.” Fourteen men and>>>

JTS is excited to introduce our inaugural master’s degree program in Spiritual Care and Counseling this fall. This innovative program combines theoretical learning with practical clinical training>>>

A note from Rabbi Ayelet Cohen, Pearl Resnick Dean of The Rabbinical School and Dean of the Division of Religious Leadership Cantor Rabbi Shoshi Levin Goldberg will be joining the Division of>>>

Students Take First Steps Toward the Rabbinate JTS’s Low-Residency Mekhinah was first offered in January 2024 as a pilot. We’re now excited to officially launch this program, designed for students>>>

June 6, 2024 NEW YORK, NY – The Board of Trustees of The Jewish Theological Seminary (JTS) has elected three new members: Rachel Gildiner, Jan Popkin, and Liz Sembler. “We are delighted to welcome>>>

JTS ALUMNI IN THE WORLD: SCHOLARSHIP AND IMPACT  SUMMER 2024 LEARNING SERIES   Mondays, June 17 – August 12, 2024 1:00–2:30 p.m. ET  Join esteemed JTS alumni to hear about the important contributions>>>

JTS faculty members have been sharing their scholarship far beyond the classroom these past few weeks. Read about the different panels, awards, and workshops they’ve been participating in. On May 7>>>

JTS celebrated its 130th Commencement ceremony in its atrium on Thursday, May 16. It was a festive day as we conferred degrees on our students and esteemed honorary degree recipients. Wolf Blitzer>>>

JTS’s new teen program offers a 10-month fellowship opportunity for high school students across North America to grow their Jewish identity, connect with other passionate teens, and explore their>>>

Two List College students were among the co-authors of a powerful letter signed by Columbia and Barnard students, including most List College students, articulating their experiences living as Jews>>>